Gettysburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17325
Adams County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,619
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,948
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gettysburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17325 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17325 (Gettysburg, PA) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.8 in 2023 to 244.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17325 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, with 27,619 residents across 332.8 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17325 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,948 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,693. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,200 (26% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,016.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 17325 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17325
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gettysburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17325.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 65
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17325, Gettysburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,619
Population
332.8
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17325?
42.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,948
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$42,693
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17325 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Gettysburg, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,948 Top 33% higher than 67% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,212housing units
12,212
Total Housing Units
11,345
Occupied Units
867
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,200
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,016
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17325 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 168 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 185 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 216 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 244 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 842 business establishments in ZIP 17325, employing approximately 12,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $538,131,000.
842
Businesses
12,517
Employees
$538.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 165 | 19.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 59 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17325 vs 17343 →
ZIP 17325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17325
Gettysburg (17325)
27,619 residents
- 17350
New Oxford (17350)
12,886 residents
- 17340 10,896
Littlestown (17340)
10,896 residents
- 17307 5,899
Biglerville (17307)
5,899 residents
- 21727 5,850
Emmitsburg (21727)
5,850 residents
- 17304 3,059
Aspers (17304)
3,059 residents
- 17343 180
Mc Knightstown (17343)
180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17325 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21727
Emmitsburg (21727)
$95,236 median income
- 17340
Littlestown (17340)
$90,030 median income
- 17307
Biglerville (17307)
$88,571 median income
- 17304
Aspers (17304)
$84,885 median income
- 17325
Gettysburg (17325)
$80,948 median income
- 17350
New Oxford (17350)
$79,401 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17325 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17325, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,619 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17325 in?
ZIP code 17325 (Gettysburg) is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17325?
ZIP code 17325 in Gettysburg, PA has a population of 27,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17325?
The median household income in ZIP 17325 is $80,948, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17325?
The median home value in ZIP 17325 is $287,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17325 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17325?
ZIP code 17325 has 842 business establishments employing approximately 12,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17325?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17325 are: Retail trade (165), Accommodation and food services (133), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17325?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17325 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17325?
In ZIP code 17325, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17325?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17325 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17325?
In ZIP code 17325, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17325 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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